As a beneficiary or someone who anticipated being named one, a will's validity holds significant weight in ensuring your inheritance. If you have any doubts about a spouse’s or parent’s will, you are well within…
British Columbians have the legal right to make decisions regarding their personal estates, including property and monetary gifts or transfers. Unfortunately, an estate owner may not always make the best decisions regarding their own affairs…
The Wills, Estates, and Succession Act is the legislative framework in British Columbia outlining the creation and validity of wills, the distribution of estates in the absence of a will, claims for wills variation, and…
Executors of a will or trust have a legal and ethical duty to act in the best interest of the estate and the will’s beneficiaries. When an executor violates their obligations to the deceased, the…
Contesting a will in BC is often a complex, emotional process. With both emotions and stakes high, disagreements can arise over inheritance, placing additional strain on families already coping with loss. BC law establishes strict…